Berkeley

California

Powered byNiche
A+Renter Score
Population
120,257
Median Income
$108K
% Renters
56%
Median Rent
$2,133/mo
Available Rentals
722
#62
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#85
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#110
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#138
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#45
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
Studio
$2,100/mo
213 available
1 Bedroom
$2,495/mo
370 available
2 Bedroom
$3,163/mo
531 available
3+ Bedroom
$2,329/mo
468 available
213Studios avail.
3701BR avail.
5312BR avail.
4683BR+ avail.

Rent Affordability

How does Berkeley compare?

Median rent relative to and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Bay Area Average20% lower
vs National Average+52% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Berkeley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
3%
$500–$999
7%
$1,000–$1,499
14%
$1,500–$1,999
21%
$2,000+
55%

Neighborhood Grades

Powered byNiche
Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD+
SafetyC-
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA+
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Berkeley$2,133—A+
Southside$1,878100A+
Thousand Oaks$1,9015A+
Northside$2,02948A+
Upper North Berkeley$2,06722A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
Le Conte (Hillegass Area)$2,13938A+
Central Berkeley$2,14364A+
South Berkeley$2,17475A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Berkeley.

80°60°40°
58°
42°
62°
44°
64°
46°
67°
47°
70°
49°
73°
52°
74°
53°
74°
54°
75°
53°
73°
52°
65°
47°
59°
43°
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Berkeley.

Population120,257
Median Age40
Median Income$108K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
50%
Asian
20%
Hispanic
13%
Two or More
8%
Black
8%
Other
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Berkeley.

Home Types

Single Family
40%
Large Apt Building
29%
Small Apt Building
27%
Townhouse
3%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
11%
1980–1999
8%
1960–1979
20%
1940–1959
15%
Before 1939
46%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Berkeley get to work.

Avg Commute30 min
Drive Alone27%
Walk/Bike18%
Work from Home37%

Schools

No map data available
See Available Rentals in Berkeley

Featured Rentals

2118 Spaulding Ave
2118 Spaulding Ave2118 Spaulding Ave$2,6501 units available
2615 Telegraph Ave
2615 Telegraph Ave2615 Telegraph Avenue$3,9751 units available
Unnamed Property
2555 Virginia Street2555 Virginia Street$2,5951 units available
Berkeley, CA - Grades, Schools, Rentals | Fairway